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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey thrash Guernsey to retain inter-island crown
Jersey's women thrashed Channel Island rivals Guernsey by 89 runs to win their annual T20 made 200-4 in their 20 overs in a rain-affected clash at the KGV, with Grace Wetherall scoring 68 from 43 balls, including three sixes and seven and opener Analise Merritt shared a second-wicket stand of 98 before Merritt was trapped lbw by Molly Robinson for 53 off 31 Gouge added an unbeaten 26 in the final overs of the innings, while Robinson had figures of reply, the poor weather meant Guernsey were set a revised target of 135 to win from 12 Jersey's bowlers showed little mercy as the Sarnians were restricted to just 45-5 off their revised Philippa Stahelin was the only Guernsey player to reach double figures before she was run out for 16 as Jersey skipper Chloe Greechan took two wickets for just six runs from her three win continued Jersey's dominance of the fixture - last year they beat Guernsey by 104 runs, while in 2023 they won a three-match T20 series 3-0 thanks to a 61-run win, an eight-wicket victory and their record winning margin in a T20 international of 157 runs."With the weather it was quite tough to get back in the mindset of going back out there and restricting Guernsey," Greechan told BBC Radio Jersey."But we bowled really and with Analise and Grace we're batting really well."Guernsey captain Krista de la Mare said: "It wasn't the result we were looking for but we're really happy with how we played."Our big thing today was to try and keep the energy up, keep the vibe up in the field and come up with a positive vibe and I think we've really done that."It's a shame about the result, but I think we've taken a lot out of today."
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Swap shoppers want action on education
People in Guernsey have shared their election priorities and concerns about the future of education at a monthly swap shop. The event was hosted by the Clean Earth Trust at KGV, Rue Cohu ahead of the election on 18 June. Mother Sophie Burt said she felt families had "been let down election after election" when it came to education. Volunteer Jenny Murphy has two children, one in secondary and another in primary, and said she felt education had "fallen off the table". "I would like to hear more from candidates on how they are going to fix it," she added. In 2020, at Guernsey's first island wide general election, education was one of the biggest issues on the ballot following a move to halt progress towards a two-school model for secondary education. The President of Education, Sport and Culture (ESC) in 2020, Matt Fallaize, lost his seat alongside other members of his committee like Mark Dorey and Rhian Tooley. Since then the current ESC Committee has managed to secure some stability in the secondary sector, after the States approved a move to a three 11-16 school model with a post-16 campus at Les Ozouets. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Ms Burt's two children have not started school yet, but after uncertainty since the States abolished the 11+, she asked candidates for a renewed focus on delivering better outcomes for children. "Education is the most important issue for me, there's nothing in preparation for the future generation of Guernsey and if you're not going to invest in them now, then what future do you have? "I feel really sorry for the families in the education system at the moment, as they've been let down election after election and something needs to change." Yvonne Kaill, who is a volunteer at the swap shop, said she felt "overwhelmed" by the whole election process. She said she would like to go back to the parish system of electing deputies, rather than island-wide voting. Meyrick Simmonds, who repaired a sewing machine alongside other items at his repair café at the swap shop, said the election process was "tedious." "It needs a lot of research," he said. Mr Simmonds was concerned about Guernsey's public finances. "I want someone to sort the economy and balance the books before you do anything else." He added: "You won't solve the housing crisis by building houses, because what are you going to do when they've all been filled and their kids need houses?" Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Guernsey Election 2020: Results School set to close under new proposals End of 11-plus confirmed by States vote Clean Earth Trust Guernsey Election
The Star
01-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Funds needed for KGV school hall
IT is not often we hear of students who left school decades ago coming forward to help their alma mater, either financially or in kind. Former students of SMK King George V (KGV) in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, had planned to build a clubhouse like what the Old Paulians did for St Paul's Institution, but decided to build a multipurpose hall instead. Old Georgian Association (OGA), led by their former president and state police chief Datuk Osman Salleh, had dropped plans for a clubhouse in place of a multipurpose hall about 10 years ago. The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, who is also a former student, performed the groundbreaking ceremony in July 2016 and, at the same time, urged former students to contribute. OGA carried out several fundraising activities over the years and managed to raise more than RM1mil for the project. But the association is still short of funds, as the cost has since increased to an estimated RM2.5mil. Abdul Aziz showing an artist's impression of the new school hall. OGA committee member Abdul Aziz Hamzah said the project was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and inability to raise the targeted amount. Abdul Aziz, who has been the school's Parent-Teacher Association chairman since 2018, said efforts were now underway to raise the funds as the project's piling work started in February. 'The school desperately needs a bigger hall, as the current one, which used to have only one badminton court and where legend Datuk Punch Gunalan used to train, can only accommodate some 300 students. 'The new hall will, among other things, have four badminton halls, a stage, toilets and changing rooms, and it will be able to accommodate up to 800 students,' he said, adding that the present hall could not be expanded as it was a heritage building. The school currently holds its assemblies and other events that require the attendance of all students in an open area. KGV, established in 1923, was initially known as the Government English School. In 1928, its name was changed. Today, it has some 870 students in forms one to five. Abdul Aziz said OGA, which has some 1,000 members, was bent on building the hall as a mark of gratitude. 'We Old Georgians would like to leave behind a legacy and to be forever connected to the school. 'But to make it happen, we need to raise more funds so that the hall can be completed on schedule by September next year,' he said, adding that the date was also significant as it would mark a century of the renaming of the school. He said once completed, the hall could also be used to hold examinations, teaching and learning activities as well as sporting events. Abdul Aziz said the new hall, which was being built near the school's famous Georgian Green field, could also be used during sports festivals or tournaments such as rugby, cricket and softball, which KGV was known for. 'OGA will hand over the hall, which we plan to call Georgians Hall, to the school once it is completed. 'We are hoping former students will come forward and support us financially and even make contributions in instalments if they wish to,' he said, adding that the PTA would also be roped in to help. Those wishing to contribute can call 018-979 7455 (Aziz), 019-660 7288 (OGA secretary Eric Lee) or deposit their donation to the association's RHB Bank account (2550 4700 0002 91).
